Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Michael Ballack has failed to deliver in his 20 months at the Bundesliga club after joining in 2010 from Chelsea, club CEO Wolfgang Holzhaeuser said today.
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Monday 05 December 2011
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Thursday 16 June 2011
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Joachim Loew signals end of Michael Ballack's international career
Thursday 16 June 2011
Germany midfielder Michael Ballack's international career was ended by coach Joachim Loew today after he told the 34-year-old he was no longer in his plans because of the impact of the squad's younger players.
Ancelotti sacked in Goodison corridor by ruthless Chelsea
Monday 23 May 2011
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Thursday 12 May 2011
Chelsea captain John Terry does not want manager Carlo Ancelotti to leave the club this summer.
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Saturday 07 May 2011
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Ballack fined for leading chants
Saturday 02 April 2011
The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack was fined €8,000 (£7,060) yesterday for unsportsmanlike behaviour after he led anti-Cologne chants.
Capello finally admits 4-4-2 belongs in dark days and that 4-3-3 is future
Thursday 31 March 2011
Jack Pitt-Brooke explains the thinking behind England's tactical overhaul and sees a strong German influence in a more fluid set-up
Felipe Scolari tried to sell Didier Drogba during time at Chelsea
Wednesday 30 March 2011
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Saturday 19 February 2011
Carlo Ancelotti, the Chelsea manager, claimed yesterday that Didier Drogba remains part of the club's future, and not just a major figure in the recent past, following the £50m signing of Fernando Torres.
Chelsea reveal Lampard injury boost
Thursday 20 January 2011
Chelsea breathed a huge sigh of relief today as it was confirmed Frank Lampard's calf injury is not as serious as first feared.
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